EL HIJO

El Hijo (The Son)

Short film inspired by the story of the same name by Uruguayan writer Horacio Quiroga. This short film has participated in multiple film festivals around the world, receiving awards in several of them. Among the awards obtained are: Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Special Effects in Festival Internacional del Cortometraje Manuel Trujillo Durán, Venezuela. Jury Award Winner as Best International Short film in Golden Sparrow International Film Festival, India. Honorary Mention in Solaris International Film Festival, France. Finalist in Osaka International Film Festival, Japan.

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Overview

A widowed father and his teenage son live in an old house surrounded by thick forest. Both share a passion for hunting and know that the survival in such a hostile context also depends on the handling of weapons. One morning the father says goodbye to his son who is preparing to go hunting alone. The boy despite his young age has some experience. The father cannot help feeling a lot of fear that something could happen to his little one. He gives him a few last tips before leaving and reminds him when he should return home. The boy goes into the forest with his shotgun. The father's head is filled with fears, memories and hallucinations that cause him terrible despair and paranoia. Now the father only clings to the hope that his son will return at the agreed time.

Production Credits

Script, Direction, and Production:

Pablo Zapata
Starring:

Ruben Lezcano, Gisella Misson,

Agustino Mercado & Morgan
Cinematography:

Agustino Mercado & Pablo Zapata
Art Direction:

Guadalupe Gómez Verdi

& Pablo Zapata
Set Design:

Karla Montauti, José Jraige

& Pablo Zapata
Editing and Animation:

Pablo Zapata
Gaffer:

Denise Chautemps
Camera:

Denise Chautemps,

Agustino Mercado & Pablo Zapata
Production: Zapata Films

& Karla Montauti
Associate Producers:

José Luis Visconti,

Juan Carlos Rengifo

& Karla Montauti
Production Assistant:

Andrés D.Sequeda
Script Supervisor and Assistant Director:

María Milagros Sánchez
Sound:

Oliver Erminy & Pablo Zapata
Stills Photography & Behind the Scenes:

Sol Sammarco
Music:

Pablo Zapata, Simón Díaz,

Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto

& Stepan Grytsay
“Tonada de Luna Llena”

Lyrics and Music by:

Simón Díaz

Performed by: Ruben Lezcano
Contemporary Jewelry:

Vicky Biagiola & Laura Giusti
Location Buenos Aires:

Casa Rojo Esmeralda
Location Caracas:

Taller El Samán
English Subtitles:

French Subtitles:

Marjorie Givanovitch
Transport:

Pancho Milazzo
Catering:

Nora Monkman